- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tacoma, WA
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for N.E. Tacoma Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530870001489
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #16 of 42
- schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Washington
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N.E. Tacoma Elementary School ranks #16 of 42 schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870001489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 530870001489 · Tacoma, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 19:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- This school 418
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School
418 students
What this shows N.E. Tacoma Elementary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How N.E. Tacoma Elementary School compares
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Washington - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 16.0%
Asian 14.8%
African American 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 33.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, N.E. Tacoma Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How N.E. Tacoma Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to N.E. Tacoma Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Tacoma
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Columbia Junior High School
Standard public school
619 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elementary School
Standard public school
525 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Geiger Montessori School
Standard public school
521 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Boze Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Brookdale Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Birney Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about N.E. Tacoma Elementary School
How many students attend N.E. Tacoma Elementary School?
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N.E. Tacoma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at N.E. Tacoma Elementary School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at N.E. Tacoma Elementary School?
40.1% of students at N.E. Tacoma Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of N.E. Tacoma Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at N.E. Tacoma Elementary School is White at 33.0% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N.E. Tacoma Elementary School?
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does N.E. Tacoma Elementary School rank among schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, N.E. Tacoma Elementary School ranks #16 of 42 schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tacoma School District?
Besides N.E. Tacoma Elementary School, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.